The Big C Playing the Cancer Card (Season 1, Episode 4)
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TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

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The Big C

Playing the Cancer Card (Season 1, Episode 4)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Since she knows she won't reach retirement age, Cathy decides to withdraw all the funds from her retirement plan and do whatever she wants to with the money without a care. Among other things, she indulges on material goods such as an ...See moreSince she knows she won't reach retirement age, Cathy decides to withdraw all the funds from her retirement plan and do whatever she wants to with the money without a care. Among other things, she indulges on material goods such as an expensive bottle of champagne, which she shares with her new confidante, Marlene. But her biggest purchase is a red convertible sports car, which she can't drive since she doesn't know how to drive a stick shift. Regardless, she decides to spend the day with her new toy and Dr. Todd house hunting while pretending to be his older girlfriend. In the process, she liberates a lobster. That time with Dr. Todd shows her where her true future lies. Meanwhile, Paul, looking for something meaningful to do in his life while he's not at home, decides to head back to his school days and play rugby again. Sean, who has a toothache, refuses Cathy's offer of paying for a dental visit. Sean goes to extreme measures to deal with the tooth. And Marlene takes on the role of pretend grandmother to Adam, whether he likes it or not. Written by Huggo See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Laura Linney Cathy Jamison Cathy Jamison See fewer	The Big C (2010)
Oliver Platt Paul Jamison Paul Jamison See fewer	The Three Musketeers (1993)
Gabriel Basso Adam Jamison Adam Jamison See fewer	Super 8 (2011)
John Benjamin Hickey Sean Tolkey Sean Tolkey See fewer	Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Phyllis Somerville Marlene Marlene See fewer	Little Children (2006)
Reid Scott Dr. Todd Mauer Dr. Todd Mauer See fewer	Veep (2012)
Nadia Dajani Tina Tina See fewer	Ned and Stacey (1995)
J. Smith-Cameron Vivian Vivian See fewer	Margaret (I) (2011)
Mike Houston Cop Cop See fewer	Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Faith Sandberg Server Server See fewer	Murphy Brown (1988)
Joe Urla Branch Manager (as Joseph Urla) Branch Manager (as Joseph Urla) See fewer	Sleepers (1996)